Oyster Box

Long-running modern bistro with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the sweep of St Brelade's Bay, so every table feels like a front-row seat to the sunset. The kitchen is best known for oysters served on crushed ice, whole grilled lobster, and a Champagne list that runs to dozens of bins - but there's also a daily-changing fish board for whatever the boats bring in. Service is polished without being stiff, and the dining room has a relaxed, white-tablecloth elegance that suits a slow lunch as much as a celebration dinner. Locals tend to treat it as their go-to for anniversaries and birthdays, while visitors are drawn in by the view alone. On a clear evening, watching the light change over the bay while working through a seafood platter is one of the island's quieter pleasures.

Reservations recommended, especially for a window table in summer evenings - book a few days ahead if you can.

Mid-to-high-end. Check the official website before visiting.

Open most of the year; reduced hours in winter.

LibertyBus to St Brelade's Bay; on-street parking.

Step-free access to dining room and terrace.